Before reducing nursemaid's elbow, I often rehearse the procedure mentally or "perform" the maneuver on the parent's arm to demonstrate what I am going to do. To keep the sequence of events straight in my mind, I use the reminder phrase "stop and slap the face." At the beginning of the reduction, the patient's hand is extended palm down, as if stopping traffic; at the end of the reduction, the palm is turned upward toward the patient's face.
Wanda Lo, MDSan Luis Obispo, Calif.
Synthesizing CDC immunization recommendations with Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP
March 27th 2024Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, provided a review and reminder of the CDC immunization recommendations and schedule during her session at the 45th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.